Radio Caramelo

Radio Caramelo doesn't exactly revolutionize Peruvian radio. It's not trying to. This station does what local music radio Peru does best: keep the salsa coming, the cumbia dancing, and the tropical grooves rolling. The 128kbps stream means it's perfectly listenable on a phone in Lima traffic or a bodega in the barrio. The playlist leans heavily on classics from groups like Los Mirlos and newer hits from artists like Gian Marco, but you'll also hear unexpected deep cuts that suggest a real human hand at work. There's no off-putting talk-show bloat, just music flowing from one track to the next.…